Canon Announces Four New PIXMA Models at CES

Canon followed up their first announcement from January 7 about two new imageCLASS printers by unveiling four new models in their ever-popular PIXMA line. The four new units include the PIXMA MX922, MX522, MX452 Wireless Office AIO Printers as well as the PIXMA MX392 Office AIO. The OEM notes that all four machines are designed to provide both a flexible and quality printing experience for those who use them.

Paper handling on all four devices is very solid and will help offices or individual users to remain as productive as possible. For example, the PIXMA MX922 has two separate, front cassette trays which means users can keep two different types of media in the printer at all times. The larger tray can accommodate up to 250 sheets of either letter or legal-sized paper. The other tray can serve as a dedicated photo tray capable of holding up to 20 sheets of 4x6” or 10 sheets of 5x7” photo paper. All four units are equipped with automatic document feeders for added convenience. On the PIXMA MX922, the ADF is rated for up to 35 sheets and on the MX522, MX452, and MX392, for 30 sheets. Additionally, the MX922 printer is ideally suited for text-heavy printing environments with its high-yield black cartridges.

As users have continued to become increasingly mobile, OEM vendors have continued to keep pace. The latest models from Canon are no different. The PIXMA MX922 and MX522 Wireless Office AIO models feature compatibility with Google Cloud Print which enables users to print both images and documents from Gmail and Google Docs/Drive via mobile devices and Google Chrome from Mac, Windows, and other Chrome supported devices. Both models also work seamlessly with Canon’s Easy-PhotoPrint (Canon EPP) which is a free app for the wireless print photos and scan documents from both iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. Additionally, a PictBridge connection for LAN and Wireless LAN allows the printers to be linked to some of the latest Canon wireless-enabled cameras like the PowerShot N and PowerShot ELPH 130 IS and print photos.

Users of Evernote can also rejoice as all four models are designed to work with the cloud-based system for note-taking, idea sharing, and much more and sync the information across devices. Via the compatible Canon units, documents and papers can be scanned into users’ Evernote accounts either via a wireless or USB connection.

In addition to the aforementioned tools designed to maximize productivity, Canon has not forgotten about tools for creative users. All four of the new models are designed to work with Canon’s My Image Garden software and Full HD Movie Print for grabbing still shots from select Canon digital cameras and camcorders. Users can also take advantage of photo customization with an array of Fun Filter Effects like Fish-Eye and Toy Camera. Each printer model also has a suite of post-editing tools and effects including Automatic Selection which Canon says will make it possible to sync photos to a folder to display them in a slide show to make users aware of all photos.

Here are further details about the new units:

Canon PIXMA MX922 Wireless Office AIO
The top model among these four new units, the PIXMA MX922 can be equally efficient in either home or office printing environments. It offers users the ability to print, scan, copy, and fax from one device. Its compact design, combined with the flexibility of a wireless connection, make placement a breeze. The unit has a Dual Function Panel which means that it changes according to the mode the user has selected. A 3” color LCD screen makes it easy to preview photos before you print them or navigate menus. Additionally, it comes with the ability to print directly onto CDs or DVDs with Direct DiscPrint. The PIXMA MX922 is available for $199.99.

Canon PIXMA MX522 and MX452 Wireless Office AIOs
These two mid-range models are ideally suited for home environments, but provide some additional functions found in the higher-end Canon models. The PIXMA MX522 has the same Dual Function Panel that the MX922 has, to go along with a 2.5” LCD screen. The MX452 has a two-line LCD interface and standard control panel. The PIXMA MX522 is available for $149.99 and the PIXMA MX452 for $99.99.

Canon PIXMA MX392 Wireless Office AIO
These last of the four models is the most basic. It is perfect for users who need a compact AIO device. It uses Canon’s high-quality, hybrid ink system to produce nice looking documents and photos. It also comes equipped with a Quiet Mode to reduce background noise when working from home. The PIXMA MX392 is available for $79.99.

More information about these latest printer can be found at www.usa.canon.com/soho